Dubai Ride 2021 - in pictures

  • Riders capture the action on camera during Dubai Ride on Sheikh Zayed Road. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
    Riders capture the action on camera during Dubai Ride on Sheikh Zayed Road. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
  • This is the second year Dubai Ride has taken place as part of Dubai Fitness Challenge.
    This is the second year Dubai Ride has taken place as part of Dubai Fitness Challenge.
  • It offers cyclists a unique opportunity to pedal along Dubai’s main traffic artery against the backdrop of some of the city’s most famous landmarks.
    It offers cyclists a unique opportunity to pedal along Dubai’s main traffic artery against the backdrop of some of the city’s most famous landmarks.
  • Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai are transformed into cycling routes.
    Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai are transformed into cycling routes.
  • The 4km course is a scenic route around Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard and Burj Khalifa for families.
    The 4km course is a scenic route around Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard and Burj Khalifa for families.
  • The 14km general route takes thousands of participants past the iconic Museum of the Future, Emirates Towers and Downtown Dubai.
    The 14km general route takes thousands of participants past the iconic Museum of the Future, Emirates Towers and Downtown Dubai.
  • Participants set off.
    Participants set off.
  • Cyclists take a well-earned break.
    Cyclists take a well-earned break.
  • Early participants ride along with a Dubai Police patrol car.
    Early participants ride along with a Dubai Police patrol car.
  • The Dubai Ride is enjoyed by young and old.
    The Dubai Ride is enjoyed by young and old.
  • The Dubai Ride started early in the morning when it was still misty along Sheikh Zayed Road.
    The Dubai Ride started early in the morning when it was still misty along Sheikh Zayed Road.
  • The Dubai Fitness Challenge is running for the fifth year.
    The Dubai Fitness Challenge is running for the fifth year.
  • Cycling makes for thirsty work.
    Cycling makes for thirsty work.
  • The sun rises above the Museum of the Future and Emirates Towers.
    The sun rises above the Museum of the Future and Emirates Towers.
  • All smiles at the end of the course.
    All smiles at the end of the course.